Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (R), who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (R), who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (R), who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (R), who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with a voter at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with a voter at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, prepares to vote at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, prepares to vote at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S .Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, votes at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S .Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, votes at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner, who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Special Election Held For Rep. Anthony Weiner's Vacant Seat

Spencer Platt

Republican Bob Turner who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

Republican Bob Turner who is running for U.S. Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in New York City. Turner is running against Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a possible bellwether of support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin , who is running for Congress in... News PhotoBarack Obama,Candidate,Congress,David Weprin,Democracy,District,Election,Horizontal,New York City,Politics,Polling Place,Queens - New York City,Republican Party,Station,Talking,The Media,US President,USA,Waist UpPhotographer Spencer PlattCollection: Getty Images News 2011 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin (R), who is running for Congress in a race in New York's heavily Democratic 9th District, speaks with the media at a polling station on September 13, 2011 in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin is running against Republican Bob Turner to succeed Democrat Anthony Weiner who resigned in June after admitting he sent partially nude photos of himself to women via the Internet. The race has received strong media attention as it is being viewed as a bellwether of support for President Barack Obama and Washington. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)